Our Globe-Spanning Local Access

Our globe-spanning local access takes you places no one else can, with an authenticity no one can match.

The Difference Local Access Makes

When you travel with A&K, we don’t just take you to the front of the line, we take you into the rooms in the palace not typically open to visitors, on an exclusive tour with the best historian in the region. This kind of unencumbered access to the authentic heart and soul of a place — to the people and sites that exist far beyond the reach of the average traveller — is something we pride ourselves on and ensure we deliver on every journey we create, whether to the world’s most iconic, or to more off-the-beatentrack destinations. It is unequivocally what sets A&K apart from any competitor. And it has everything to do with our extensive and long-established connections throughout every locale in which we operate.

The Most Extensive Network of Travel Experts in the World

A&K works tirelessly to design adventures you won’t be able to undertake with any other tour provider, backed up by the most robust support network, including over 55 offices in more than 30 countries around the world. Unlike other operators, we recruit, train, and manage our own full-time staff, orchestrating every aspect of your journey with precision and flexibility, down to the last detail. Whether it’s the seamless flow of an itinerary or the prompt attention paid to an unexpected request, you can be sure our global family is the driving force making it happen.

Resident Tour Directors With Deep Local Ties

Imagine strolling the market of a little-known village alongside a friendly local — your A&K Resident Tour Director — who grew up just down the street and has probably known some of the vendors their entire life. They make warm introductions and suddenly you are taking a bite of some exotic fruit picked just that morning. Our Resident Tour Directors are year-round residents in the places we visit, with the kind of insight into local culture that can only come from being a local. Their expertise is unmatched and their enthusiasm inspiring. Overseeing your entire journey, they accompany you every day, sharing a beyond-the-guidebook understanding of daily life and introducing you to everything from temples at dawn to the savannah at its wildest. The result is a journey that reveals the real spirit of a place, connecting you to the people, places and wildlife you encounter in a way you’ll never forget.

Safeguarding Your Wellbeing While You Travel

A&K requires full COVID-19 vaccination for all guests travelling on our Small Group Journeys. This policy enables us to deliver your travel experience as seamlessly as possible given continued changes to local regulations. We also facilitate required in-country testing during your journey, including for travel between countries and for returning home.

Safe Travels is established by the World Travel & Tourism Council.